Looking for an ethical, experienced, well-rounded supervisor who will prepare you for the counseling world?

A. Consider choosing Lori Vann, M.A., LPC-Supervisor

       1) Over a  decade's worth of counseling experience in a variety of settings and ten years of experience as a  professional speaker

       2) Have supervised LPC Interns since 2003

       3) Whenever possible, I perform site visits where the internship is taking place.

       4) When  possible, I review the intern's case notes to improve documentation and to monitor ethical compliance.

       5) I am dedicated to providing the intern with real-world counseling advice on topics such as, dealing with subpoenas, possible ethical & legal issues that may arise in practice, issues to consider when practicing in inpatient settings, private practice, and non-profits, how to do a thorough initial evaluation, giving a diagnosis and cautions that are associated with certain diagnoses, how to become an insurance provider, how to fill out insurance paperwork, and  how to network and advertise yourself as a counselor.

       6) I counsel and supervise from an educational perspective while using a variety of theories, including cognitive-behavioral and family systems.  I see supervision as a collaborative effort and that interns are treated as equals.

      7) If desired, supervision includes counseling perspectives from a Christian viewpoint.

      8) My one low monthly supervision fee includes weekly sessions, handouts, networking opportunities, and group supervision, when feasible.  There is no fee for the initial meeting with me and the Intern does not start to pay the supervision fee until the Intern has received his/her license.  NEW:  interns can assist with the self-injury groups and earn up to 3 hours of direct client contact hours.  When appropriate, I also refer clients to interns.

9) Interns will be informed of Ms. Vann's presentations throughout the Metroplex and in most cases will be able to attend them at no cost.

10) I will prepare my interns to be ethical, well-informed, well-rounded counselors who are better able to protect themselves against potential lawsuits. 

B.  What am I looking for in a LPC intern or practicum student?

       1) An ethical and moral foundation

       2) Accepts responsibility, is organized, and exhibits commitment to time management

       3) A willing-to-learn attitude and willing to ask questions

       4) A dedication to the counseling profession and a desire for professional growth

       5) Someone who is willing to commit to at least 4 months of supervision

       6) An intern who does not want to just settle for an easy supervisor who just signs off on their hours, but is dedicated to being the best counselor that they can be and is willing to be challenged in order to become the best.  Someone that understands that not all supervision experiences are created equally and that just because something is free does not necessarily mean that the experience will help you reach your full potential.

      7) An intern who wants to be well-rounded and able to practice in a variety of settings once they are licensed. 

C. Location for supervision

      Carrollton, Texas 75010 

D. Steps to Becoming a LPC Intern in the State of Texas

         1) Masters degree in counseling or psychology and the potential intern has checked with the LPC Board's list of required classes to verify that he/she has already taken the required classes.  Do not assume that you have taken all of the required classes, you need to check the LPC Board's list of acceptable & required classes.  This is the most common mistake that interns make when applying for licensure and the reason why many intern licenses are delayed or denied.

       2) Successful completion of the Natl. Counselor Exam (NCE) and the Texas Jurisprudence Exam (go to LPC Board website and you can take it online).

       3) An interview with the potential supervisor and a contract setting out the terms of supervision will be completed.

       4) Documentation is prepared and sent to Austin for the issuance of a temporary LPC-Intern license.  It takes approximately 4-6 weeks for the State to process the Intern's application. 

E. Two Options for Supervision are available (while spots last):

1) Have me as an offsite supervisor--ask me about the numerous benefits of off-site supervision and the many lessons learned from other interns who had unfortunate experiences with onsite supervisors at hospitals, non-profits, and the private sector.  I charge less than many other supervisors and do not require you to do research for me or spend a minimum number of hours doing my office work. 

                                             OR

2) I have an office for just 3 interns/practicum students to use to see clients.  You would be on a contract basis and not an employee of mine.  I would be your supervisor, we would meet weekly for individual supervision and at least every 5 weeks for group supervision.  Like other counseling offices, interns will have to bring in a minimum amount of money in order to cover your supervision and the room cost before you would then start to earn a majority percentage of your client fees.  I will help you with marketing, networking, and referrals, but interns are responsible for these things, too. 

ONLY 1 Off-site Supervision INTERN Spot left

I was recently told that some supervisors are charging upwards of $100 per supervision visit or even $500 a month.  My rate is a flat monthly fee that includes group supervision at no extra cost and is significantly less than many supervisors.  Interns can also attend seminars that I host and many speaking engagements for free.

The onsite supervision option is on a first come, first signed up basis.  Currently, there are no spots available for the onsite option.